Audi S3 vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Mazda Mazda3
- Length175.9 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,462 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.0 in shorter (175.9 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.5 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 502 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 2,961 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 502 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 2,961 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.5 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 2.0 in shorter (175.9 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.9 in | 177.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 57.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 6.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb | 2,961 lb | 502 lb |
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